GyanGramIndian Polity · Prelims 2012 Q255
Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements: 1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President. 2. He/She need not be a member o…
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Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:
1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
Source: UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012. Syllabus tags and explanation are GyanGram editorial joins for learning—not official UPSC metadata.
Correct option B
• Correct Answer: B
• Article 94 mandates resignation letter be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
• Speaker holds office during pleasure of the House (removable by majority resolution), not President; Speaker must be a House member at election.
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Parliament
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Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Chairman
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